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Overview |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 263 students)
Centenary University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at AAC than Centenary University ($35,404.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than AAC ($21,935 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 21.6% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,500 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($27,592 vs. $17,764)
Centenary University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 34 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Centenary University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Centenary University (96.5%)
Centenary University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or AAC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AAC and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $19,200 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $30,400)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/